The Orchard - Post Acute Care
12385 E. Washington Blvd · Whittier, CA · 90606 · 5626937701
162 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $26,400 |
Inspection citations (55 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 29, 2025 | Fine | $14,950 |
| August 18, 2023 | Fine | $11,450 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055706 · certified since December 31, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.